Award

Provision of a Transitional Supported Living Service for Young People

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 11:24

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a transitional supported living service aimed at young people aged 16 to 21 years in the region UKM93. The contract, worth £2,099,741, was awarded to Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited and was signed on December 3, 2025. The procurement for this social service project followed an open procedure, prioritising the most economically advantageous tender based on a 70:30 ratio of quality and price. The awarded contract fits under the category of health and social work services and has been marked as complete, reflecting a crucial service provision in Scotland's public sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Firms equipped with qualifications compliant with SSSC fitness to practice standards and registered with the Care Inspectorate are well-positioned to compete in future contracts of similar nature. The procurement process focuses heavily on quality, making it ideal for businesses with a solid track record in service delivery and innovation. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for community benefits, which are mandatory and encompass employment, skills training, and collaborations with SMEs and TSOs. The open procedure method amplifies accessibility for local businesses, potentially stimulating economic growth within the healthcare sector in North Ayrshire and surrounding regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Transitional Supported Living Service for Young People

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires the provision of a transitional supported living service for young people aged 16 to 21 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05959f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080066-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,099,741 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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